Ultimately, the courts affirmed Elizabeth Bouvia's right to die by starvation on the grounds that she had a constitutionally guaranteed right to refuse medical treatment.

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Elizabeth Bouvia was a woman with cerebral palsy who fought for the right to refuse force-feeding, arguing it was her right to refuse medical treatment. The courts ultimately supported her decision, recognizing her right to refuse unwanted medical procedures.

Ultimately, the Courts Affirmed Elizabeth Bouvia's Right to Die by Starvation